BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / Handicrafts?

**Posted by Deilenn** May 7, 2014 11:09 am

So many wonderful things on this thread!

Does origami counts as handicrafts? Because I like making origami stuff. xd

**Posted by zeratul** May 7, 2014 12:28 pm

Yes it counts, of course, why not?
Show us something if you like!

**Posted by stoertebeker** May 7, 2014 7:26 pm

zeratul wrote:
Got some new colors and I am doing this atm:
https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRNNLp-vLlVHPXNwtk04nnJ6o8Z9K9yMh5gNGJ5XSaa6Amfsg2yrw
Gosh, the red colour is not good. It is also Javana Opak, but I already painted with it twice and I think i need at least another go. Even white covers better than this...

Wow, that's a cool idea! And really looks good.

@Deilenn: Sure does origami count. I never had the patience for it but I am always so impressed what beautiful filigree things you can make from one piece of paper. Like to share some pictures?

**Posted by zeratul** May 7, 2014 8:35 pm

I saw it and then thought, I won't buy it, this is something I can paint .
My problem is, I'm not good in making something up. I am a creative problem solver but not creative creater ^^. Always need a base to adapt things.

I done the 3rd layer of red now and will do the finishing of the letters later.
I gonna show a picture when it's finished.

This one i did before: Not Sherlock, but still...

**Posted by zeratul** May 7, 2014 10:22 pm

Done.... (maybe some small final fixes when it is dry)

(The white stuff around the figure is some special pen which disappears after a while or when touched by water.)

Last edited by zeratul (May 7, 2014 10:28 pm)

**Posted by besleybean** May 8, 2014 5:37 am

Fabulous.

**Posted by Deilenn** May 8, 2014 11:05 am

Great t-shirts, I like them

As for my origami, I actually have kept only 3 pieces right now (two of them are the same) because I usually throw my works away if I don't need them anymore - justifying to myself that I can fold them again whenever I want xd - but sure I can take pictures and put them here, if not today then tomorrow!

**Posted by SpiralStaircase** May 8, 2014 8:36 pm

Great work everyone!

I sculpt one of a kind fairies and dolls...and a Sherlock...

http://forestinasfairies.weebly.com/

I'm now working on a Loki doll! Hee hee!

So if anyone wants a one of a kind doll sculpted just let me know!

**Posted by stoertebeker** May 8, 2014 9:37 pm

Oh Spiral, these are beautiful! How do you make them? What kind of material do you use?

**Posted by SpiralStaircase** May 8, 2014 9:56 pm

stoertebeker wrote:
Oh Spiral, these are beautiful! How do you make them? What kind of material do you use?

Thank you very much!
They are made from polymer clay over a wire armature (skeleton). Hair is either viscose or mohair.
Basically, you just sculpt the shape and then bake it in the oven. Then when it has cooled the fun starts - you add make up, clothes, hair and wings.

**Posted by Davina** May 9, 2014 4:47 pm

Loki doll....oh...gone all a bit flustered and breathless!

I used to do loads of origami as a kid and still remember how to do some of the best ones. There was a chap on the TV (Robert Harbin, I think) who used to demonstrate it and also wrote books. I have one, maybe two, of those. My favourite creation is the Spanish Box. Really good for parties.

Anyhow, my cottage business is really very handicrafts based. Lots of tying, threading, gluing, stitching etc. Today I have made two sets of rhythm beads, 5 mane clips with beads and feathers and a tail clip. I love my work!

**Posted by SpiralStaircase** May 15, 2014 9:46 pm

Davina wrote:
Loki doll....oh...gone all a bit flustered and breathless!

I made a first attempt at a Loki doll. It's not very good though. I shall try again asap.
I sculpted him similar to how he sat miserably and sad in his cell. But er...minus his clothes!! Ha ha!

http://forestina-fotos.deviantart.com/art/loki-inspired-OOAK-doll-453480581

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** May 15, 2014 9:58 pm

You've all made some pretty awesome things!

Some of my paintings that are still sort of works in progress...

TARDIS in cross stitch:

**Posted by besleybean** May 16, 2014 5:33 am

Fabulous stuff.

**Posted by zeratul** May 30, 2014 7:23 am

Gave the Javana "Kopierpapier" another Try.
Didn't work on a blue shirt.

I tried it again, cut it in half ( it is A3) so that I do not put tape on it itself and used a Kugelschreiber with very much pressure... Then it worked quite well on purple.

**Posted by besleybean** May 30, 2014 5:40 pm

Fab t shirt.

**Posted by Deilenn** May 30, 2014 7:12 pm

Very nice! "Exterminate!" xd

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** May 31, 2014 4:42 pm

You should sell T-shirts like that! I LOVE them!!

**Posted by TiggyDoolittle** June 7, 2014 3:49 pm

The most arty or crafty I get is loom band bracelets. Yes the kids have have driven me so insane I take to tangling up tiny elastics to make bracelets. I might one day make one big enoughtotie the kids up for a few hours peace haha.

**Posted by besleybean** June 7, 2014 3:50 pm

We are just talking about these on facebook.
All the rage with the kids at school.